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History of Indiana

By Gdandridge

  • Territory Created

    Territory Created
    Indiana territory is created on January 1,1800.

  • Indiana Becomes a State

    Indiana Becomes a State
    Indiana becomes a state on December 11th,1816.

  • Adopts Second Constitution

    Adopts Second Constitution
    Indiana adopts its second constitution.

  • Civil War Begins

    Civil War Begins
    The Civil War begins on April 15th,1861.
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    Civil War occurs from 1861 -1865

    The Civil War begun and ended to 1861-1865,Indiana fights for the Union.By the end of the Civil War all African Americans have their equal rights.

  • Manufacturing Company Produces It's First Gasoline Powered Car

    Manufacturing Company Produces It's First Gasoline Powered Car
    The Studebaker Manufacturing Company of South Bend produces its first gasoline powered car.

  • Indianapolis Race Is Held

    Indianapolis Race Is Held
    The first Indianapolis 500 race is held.

  • Workers Are Unemployed During the Great Depression

    Workers Are Unemployed During the Great Depression
    About 25% of Hoosiers lose their jobs and then the Great Depression begins.

  • First black mayor!

    First black mayor!
    Richard G. Hatcher is elected first black mayor of Indiana.

  • Indianapolis Colts win the Superbowl

    Indianapolis Colts win the Superbowl
    The Indianapolis Colts win the Superbowl on February 2007.

  • Mike Pence elected state governor

    Mike Pence elected state governor
    In Indiana Mike Pence,a repulican congressman was elected state governor.